# Sponsorship Outreach Email Templates ## Template 1: Protocol Foundations / Web3 Projects **Subject:** Partnership Opportunity — Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 --- Hi [Name], I'm reaching out from the Crypto Commons Association regarding partnership opportunities for our flagship event, the **Crypto Commons Gathering 2026**. [Organization] stood out to us because of your work on [specific project/initiative]. Your commitment to [relevant value — e.g., "regenerative economics" / "decentralized governance" / "public goods funding"] aligns closely with the crypto commons mission. **What is the Crypto Commons Gathering?** This is the annual convening of researchers, developers, and practitioners building blockchain infrastructure for the common good — where academic rigor meets practical implementation, and where regenerative economics is being designed in real-time. **Why partner with us?** - Position [Organization] at the forefront of regenerative crypto - Connect with 200+ values-aligned builders and decision-makers - Support peer-reviewed research advancing the field - Gain speaking opportunities and brand visibility **Our community includes:** Regen Network, Holochain, Tezos, Namada, Bread Cooperative, Grassroots Economics, and other leading regenerative projects. I'd love to schedule a brief call to discuss how [Organization] could engage — whether as a sponsor, speaker, or collaborator. Are you available for a 20-minute conversation next week? Best, [Your name] Crypto Commons Association crypto-commons.org | cryptocommonsgather.ing --- ## Template 2: Impact Investors / Ecosystem Funds **Subject:** CCA 2026 — Deal Flow & Research Access for Impact Investors --- Hi [Name], The Crypto Commons Association is seeking investment and funding partners for our 2026 Gathering — the annual event bringing together the most promising regenerative blockchain projects. **For investors, the Gathering offers:** - **Curated deal flow** with vetted, mission-aligned projects - **Due diligence support** from our technical and research community - **Research access** — peer-reviewed publications on crypto commons economics - **Network access** — 200+ founders, researchers, and builders **Past and current partners include:** One Project, Bread Cooperative, and ecosystem funds from Tezos, Namada, and others building regenerative infrastructure. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how [Fund/Organization] could engage with our community — as a sponsor, grant provider, or strategic partner. Would you have 20 minutes for a conversation this month? Best, [Your name] Crypto Commons Association --- ## Template 3: Academic Institutions / Research Centers **Subject:** Research Partnership — Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 --- Hi [Name], I'm reaching out regarding research collaboration opportunities with the Crypto Commons Association. Your work on [specific research area] caught our attention, and we believe there's strong alignment with our mission to advance the academic study of crypto commons — the intersection of distributed ledger technology, commons governance, and regenerative economics. **The CCA Gathering 2026** brings together: - Leading academics (MIT Media Lab, WU Vienna, P2P Foundation) - Protocol researchers (BlockScience, Metagov, RadicalxChange) - Practitioners implementing governance at scale **For academic partners, we offer:** - Speaking and workshop opportunities - Research collaboration with practitioners - Publication support in our growing body of literature - Student engagement with applied projects Our community has published in *Frontiers in Blockchain* and other peer-reviewed venues, including work by Michel Bauwens, Jeff Emmett, and other interdisciplinary researchers. Would you be interested in discussing how [Institution] could engage with our research community? Best, [Your name] Crypto Commons Association --- ## Template 4: Cooperatives / DAOs / Community Organizations **Subject:** Commons to Commons — Partnership Opportunity --- Hi [Name], The Crypto Commons Association sees [Organization] as a natural ally in the movement toward regenerative economics. We're organizing the **Crypto Commons Gathering 2026** — an annual event that bridges traditional cooperative economics with blockchain-based governance. Your work on [specific initiative] exemplifies the kind of commons-based approach we're advancing. **Our community includes:** - **Bread Cooperative** — worker-owned, member-owned infrastructure - **Grassroots Economics** — community currencies in East Africa - **EthicHub** — DeFi for agricultural cooperatives - And 10+ other regenerative projects **Partnership opportunities include:** - Showcase your governance model to crypto-native audiences - Learn from diverse DAO and cooperative experiments - Technical partnerships for implementation - Co-create the future of democratic digital infrastructure We'd love to explore collaboration — whether as a sponsor, speaker, or co-organizer. Interested in a conversation? In solidarity, [Your name] Crypto Commons Association --- ## Follow-Up Template **Subject:** Re: Crypto Commons Gathering 2026 — Following Up --- Hi [Name], I wanted to follow up on my previous email about partnership opportunities for the Crypto Commons Gathering 2026. We're finalizing our sponsor lineup for this year's event and wanted to ensure [Organization] had the opportunity to participate. **Quick highlights:** - 200+ attendees (researchers, developers, founders) - Speaking and workshop opportunities - Tier options from €3,000 to €25,000+ - Current partners include Tezos, Namada, Regen Network Happy to send our full sponsorship package or jump on a quick call to discuss. Best, [Your name] --- ## Notes on Personalization **Always customize these templates with:** 1. Specific reference to the recipient's work or organization 2. Relevant values alignment (what do they care about?) 3. Appropriate tier recommendation based on their size/budget 4. Connection to existing partners if relevant **Research before sending:** - Check their recent announcements or blog posts - Look for values statements or mission pages - Identify specific projects that align with crypto commons - Note any existing connections to CCA partners